Austro-Hungarian Empire

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The Austro-Hungarian Empire (German: Österreich-Ungarn

Template:Lang-hu) was a constitutional monarchy and great power in Central Europe between 1867 and 1918. It was formed through the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867 and dissolved following its defeat in World War I.

Formation[edit | edit source]

The Austro-Hungarian Empire was established in 1867 through the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, which restructured the Austrian Empire into a dual monarchy, granting the Kingdom of Hungary equal status with the Austrian Empire. This compromise was a result of the Austrian defeat in the Austro-Prussian War and the growing demands for autonomy by the Hungarian nobility.

Government and Politics[edit | edit source]

The empire was a dual monarchy, with the Emperor of Austria also serving as the King of Hungary. The two regions, known as Cisleithania (the Austrian part) and Transleithania (the Hungarian part), had their own parliaments and governments but shared a common monarch, foreign policy, and military.

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Economy[edit | edit source]

The Austro-Hungarian Empire had a diverse economy, with industrialization more advanced in the Austrian part and agriculture more dominant in the Hungarian part. The empire was one of the largest and most populous countries in Europe, with significant economic resources and a complex financial system.

Military[edit | edit source]

The Austro-Hungarian military was a unified force under the command of the Emperor-King. It played a significant role in various conflicts, including the Bosnian Crisis and World War I. The empire's defeat in World War I led to its dissolution.

Dissolution[edit | edit source]

The Austro-Hungarian Empire dissolved in 1918 following its defeat in World War I. The territories of the empire were divided into several independent countries, including Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

The legacy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is evident in the cultural and architectural heritage of Central Europe. The empire's complex political structure and diverse population have had a lasting impact on the region's history and development.

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